Absolutely love this piece.  It is perfect for our display and storage needs.  I would say that the assembly would be very time consuming and perhaps difficult for the average person.  I am a skilled carpenter and it took me about 90 minutes, including the proper gluing of dowels, etc.  The instructions are pictorial only in nature with very little descriptions to accompany.  Make sure that you review them several times to ensure there are no missed steps.  I don't believe the brackets for the glass shelves are properly described or instructed.  Nylon screw stops hold the glass in place.  The completed assembly is pictured.  I also plan to install led switched lighting, both top and bottom to complete this masterpiece.  Highly recommend.